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IIIII N N L AAAAAA Y Y 3333333
I NN N L A A Y Y 3
I N N N L A A Y Y 3
I N N N L A A Y Y 3
I N N N L AAAAAAAA YYYYYYY 3333333
I N N N L A A Y 3
I N N N L A A Y 3
I N NN L A A Y 3
IIIII N N LLLLLLLL A A YYYYYYY 3333333
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Designed And Written By D. Stuart Marshall, © July 1992.
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NOTE : Please read all textfiles contained before using this
application as I (the author) accept no responsibility for any
damage to equipment, both hardware and software as a result
of this application. This application, although Public Domain
and freely distributable, remains the copyright of Stuart
Marshall, July 1992.
====================
: What Is !Inlay 3 :
====================
!Inlay 3 is a standard Risc OS application, which allows cassette inlays to
be defined and printed to enable you to keep a tidy and complete cassette
collection. Inlays can be processed in a number of ways, saved and loaded
etc to make this process as easy as possible.
===================
: Why Is !Inlay 3 :
===================
As well as !Inlay 3, there are several other similar programs which allow
the same process to be done, however, unlike !Inlay 3, these applications
seem to have been written for the sake of it and look as if they have been
written and never used. !Inlay 3 was written by myself to label my cassettes
and that is what I have done, labelled well over one hundred cassettes with
it, during which time I have discovered, bugs, improvements etc which I have
added to !Inlay 3 over the past few months, making it a better application.
!Inlay 3 is a user friendly application which anyone with only a small
amount of knowledge of using the Archimedes desktop should be able to use
it quite comfortably and quickly, and hopefully will become a useful part
of your software collection.
==================
: Using !Inlay 3 :
==================
To start up !Inlay 3, either :
- Double-click on the '!Inlay 3' icon.
- Double-click on any of the three recognized filetypes (&081 - &083) which
will cause '!Inlay 3' to be loaded.
It will install itself on the icon bar, and clicking MENU on the main icon
will bring up the usual menu with the usual 'Info' and 'Quit' options.
Clicking SELECT on the main icon will bring up the 'Main Inlay' window,
where all the inlay processing is done, see later.
Clicking CANCEL on the main icon will bring up the 'Preferences' window
where all the default options can be altered and saved, see later.
Previously saved inlays can be loaded in six ways :
- Double-clicking a 'whole' inlay will load the inlay into both sides as
normal.
- Dragging a 'whole' inlay to the 'Main Inlay' window will load the inlay
into both sides as normal.
- Dragging a 'whole' inlay to the '!Inlay 3' icon (on the icon bar) will
load the inlay into both sides as normal, then open the 'Main Inlay'
window, if it is not already open.
- Double-clicking a 'half' inlay will load the inlay into 'Side A' of the
inlay as normal.
- Dragging a 'half' inlay to the 'Main Inlay' window will load the half
inlay into the relevant side, ie. dragging it to 'Side B' of the main
window will load the inlay into 'Side B' and vice versa.
- Dragging a 'half' inlay to the '!Inlay 3' icon (on the icon bar) will
load the inlay into 'Side A' of the inlay as normal, then open the 'Main
Inlay' window, if it is not already open.
Entering new inlays into the program is easy enough and should be straight
forward to use.
If an existing inlay is still stored, then it will have to be erased, this
option can be done in three ways. Ensure the 'Main Inlay' window is open
and the mouse pointer is inside this window, click MENU and another menu
should appear, displaying the following :
:--------------------------:
:Show Directories ⇧F7 ⇨:
:Save Inlay / Pad ⇨:
:Editing Functions ⇨:
:--------------------------:
:Preferences... ^Tab :
:Default Inlays... ⇧F8 : The Main !Inlay 3
:Printer Setup... ^⇧Tab : Menu.
:Scratch Pad... ^F2 :
:--------------------------:
:Clear All Inlay ^⇧F11 :
:Print Inlay ⇧Prt :
:Store Inlay ^⇧Prt ⇨:
:--------------------------:
The arrow at the right hand side of a description indicates that a sub-menu
is used for the specific item, so for example, following the arrow for the
'Editing Functions' item will bring up a sub-menu.
The 'Clear All Inlay' option should be used to clear the existing inlay from
memory. Note the keys which are listed at the right hand side of the menu,
these are hotkeys which allow the user to select the relevant options
quickly without the use of the menu. So, for example if you press Control +
Shift + F11, then the inlay will be cleared from memory, in the same way as
if you had clicked the same option using the menu. Hotkeys are used
throughout this program to make it as quick and easy to use as possible,
although if you are not happy using the hotkeys, then don't stick to using
the menu's.
Each option from the above menu will now be described in detail :
----------------------------
:Show Directories ⇧F7 ⇨:
----------------------------
Following the arrow for this option will open a small window which will have
a list of the icons labelled A-Z, followed by two extra icons which have the
descriptions 'Various', and 'Numbers' respectively. Clicking on any of these
icons will open a filer window where your inlays to be saved. Before these
options will function correctly it is likely that the full directory path
will have to be defined, by using the 'Preferences' window, see later.
It is recommended that you save your inlays in this way, ie. alphabetically
because once you have a large number of inlays, then it is easier to click
on the specific icon to open the filer window, ie. 'A', where are the
inlays which begin with the letter 'A' are stored. The 'Numbers' filer is
for any inlays which may be made up of numbers for a title. The 'Various'
filer should be self explanatory, just save any inlays here which you
cannot find a correct category for.
If you follow the arrow to gain this menu, then after clicking on an icon,
ie. 'A', clicking the mouse button anywhere will close this window, this
is supposed to happen. Although sometimes, if you are loading a lot of
inlays then it would be more convenient for this window to stay open, this
can also be achieved, instead of following the arrow, simply click the
mouse on the actual menu icon, or alternatively use the hotkey equivalent.
Using this method will mean the 'Directory Selector' window will stay open
until you close it, using the '☓' icon.
----------------------------
:Save Inlay / Pad ⇨:
----------------------------
Following this menu arrow will bring up another short sub-menu which gives
the options for various saving options. Standard inlays can be saved in
four different ways :
- Standard whole file format, where both sides of the inlay are saved in
!Inlay 3's standard format (filetype &081).
_ Standard half file format, where each side of the inlay can be saved
independently from each other, ie. Side A saved separately from Side B.
(filetype &082).
- Export file format, where both sides of the inlay are saved in pure ASCII
text format, suitable for loading into !Edit etc. (filetype &FFF).
- Scratch pad, where the entire scratch pad is saved. (filetype &083). See
later documentation for details on the scratch pad.
All the above file formats can be loaded back into !Inlay 3, by either
dragging or double-clicking, except the exported files, which can only
be dragged, and not double-clicked.
Saving should be fairly straight forward, either type in the filename and
drag the save icon to a filer window, or type the full pathname of the
inlay in and press return, or alternatively click the 'Ok' icon.
Whenever an inlay/scratchpad is loaded, the filename is automatically sent
to the save box, making editing and re-saving quicker and easier.
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:Editing Functions ⇨:
----------------------------
Following this menu arrow brings up a large sub-menu where various editing
functions can be performed, this section is described in detail later.
----------------------------
:Preferences... ^Tab :
----------------------------
Clicking on this menu icon will bring up the main preferences window. This
menu can also be selected by clicking CANCEL on the !Inlay 3 icon on the
icon bar. The preferences section is described in detail later.
----------------------------
:Default Inlays... ⇧F8 :
----------------------------
Clicking on this menu icon will bring up the 'Default Inlays' window, where
eight separate icons will appear. Clicking any of these eight icons will
cause the relevant inlay to be imported into the 'Main Inlay' window, as if
it had just been loaded from disk or typed in. These inlays are for
reference only, and just show how you should lay out your inlays.
----------------------------
:Printer Setup... ^⇧Tab :
----------------------------
Clicking on this menu icon will bring up the 'Printer Setup' window, where
all the printer configuration options can be selected. This section is
described in detail later.
----------------------------
:Scratch Pad... ^F2 :
----------------------------
Clicking on this menu icon will bring up the 'Scratch Pad' window, this is
where inlays can be stored in memory in any one of 117 slots. I have used a
scratch pad to store my entire tape collection (95 tapes) in one large file
having numbered my cassettes, therefore clicking on '53' for example will
import the inlay with the cassette number of '53' into the 'Main Inlay'
window. The scratch pad can be saved, either from the standard 'Save' menu,
as described above, or by clicking MENU whilst the mouse pointer is over the
'Scratch Pad' window, which will bring up another small sub-menu, which
should be understandable, where the same save option is also available, for
convenience. The main advantages of using a scratch pad to store your inlays
are :
- Less disk space used, because everything is stored in one large file.
- Tidier filer windows, less files.
- Quicker loading, once the scratch pad is loaded, clicking on the relevant
number will bring up the inlay immediately.
- Allows inlays to be kept in a specific order, using the numerical icons.
The scratch pad options should be straight forward enough to use after a bit
of practice, and are definitely well worth using.
----------------------------
:Clear All Inlay ^⇧F11 :
----------------------------
This option should be straight forward enough, clicking on this will erase
the current inlay from memory.
----------------------------
:Print Inlay ⇧Prt :
----------------------------
This option should also be straight forward, clicking on this will cause the
current inlay to be sent to the printer, ensure your printer options are
set up correctly, using the 'Printer Preferences' window, described in
detail later. Inlays can also be printed by simply clicking on the 'Print
Inlay' icon on the bottom right of the 'Main Inlay' window.
----------------------------
:Store Inlay ^⇧Prt ⇨:
----------------------------
This option is related to the scratch pad function, see above. Following the
arrow from this menu option will bring up a small window which is easy to
follow, simply select the scratch pad number (1-117) where you wish the
current inlay (which should at present be displayed in the 'Main Inlay'
window) and click on the 'Ok' icon, and the current inlay will be stored in
the relevant scratch pad slot.
====================
: The Editing Menu :
====================
This menu (available by following the 'Editing Functions' menu item from the
main menu) has the following functions :
:-------------------------:
:Insert Line Ins:
:Delete Line Tab:
:Auto Numbering ⇧F9:
:Copy Titles ^C:
:Insert Date ⇧Ins:
:Delete Cell ^X:
:Print Inlay ⇧Prt:
:Close Window ^Q:
:Copy Side A To B ^⇧F5:
:Copy Side B To A ^⇧F6:
:Erase Side A ⇧F5:
:Erase Side B ⇧F6:
:Erase Both Sides ^⇧F11:
:-------------------------:
Each item listed on the above menu will now be described briefly, most
should be straight forward enough to use without any difficulty.
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:Insert Line Ins:
---------------------------
This option simply inserts a line at the current caret position and shuffles
all text below this position down a line, any text at the bottom icons will
be shuffled off the bottom and thus lost.
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:Delete Line Tab:
---------------------------
As above, but instead of inserting a line, the line at the current caret
position is erased, and all text below is shuffled up a line.
---------------------------
:Auto Numbering ⇧F9:
---------------------------
This option will attempt to number the tracks for the inlay, this option is
better off being selected before the inlay is typed, rather than after,
enabling you to see what space you have left for track titles etc.
---------------------------
:Copy Titles ^C:
---------------------------
This option, which was only added on a recent version, is very useful indeed
although it does very little. After entering the album name and artist name
for Side A of the cassette, if the same album name and artist names are to
be used for Side B then simply select this option and the titles will be
copied across. This option just saves an extra bit of typing.
---------------------------
:Insert Date ⇧Ins:
---------------------------
Selecting this option will cause the current data to be inserted at the
current caret position, in the format (dd/mm/yy).
---------------------------
:Delete Cell ^X:
---------------------------
Selecting this option has the same effect as pressing Control + U on the
keyboard, the contents of the current icon are erased, basically, just a
quick delete function, but *very* useful.
---------------------------
:Print Inlay ⇧Prt:
---------------------------
This option, as others previously, is just another way of sending the
current inlay to the printer.
---------------------------
:Close Window ^Q:
---------------------------
Selecting this option will cause the main inlay window to close, the
contents of the current inlay in memory will be intact, although it is a
good idea to save your inlay if you are planning on not using the program
for a while.
---------------------------
:Copy Side A To B ^⇧F5:
:Copy Side B To A ^⇧F6:
---------------------------
These two options are described together for obvious reasons, selecting one
of the above two options should be self explanatory, either copy the
contents of Side A of the current inlay stored in memory to Side B, or vice
versa.
---------------------------
:Erase Side A ⇧F5:
:Erase Side B ⇧F6:
:Erase Both Sides ^⇧F11:
---------------------------
The three options listed above should also be straight forward enough,
either delete the contents of Side A of the inlay currently in memory, Side
B of the inlay, or the whole inlay.
==========================
: The Preferences Window :
==========================
Bringing up this window allows you to configure the program to perform
various operations in slightly different ways. Each option is described
separately below :
------------
:Side A / B:
------------
The first option, at the top left of the screen displays 'Side A / B' in
what looks like a writeable icon, with an arrow (⇨) icon to the right. This
icon specifies whether you would prefer to use either :
- Side A and Side B, for your cassette labelling.
- Side 1 and Side 2, for your cassette labelling.
Depending on which option is chosen, not only will the output to the printer
be altered to display the chosen choice, all menu's will refer to Side A and
B, or Side 1 and 2.
To change this option, move the mouse pointer over the arrow to the right of
the 'Side A / B' icon and click select, a menu will appear with the two
choices listed, simply select the one you prefer.
Note, this option will only take effect if the preferences are then saved
and the application re-loaded.
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:Right:
-------
This option is altered in exactly the same way as the 'Side A / B' option.
This option allows the user to define which side of the icon bar they wish
the application to be installed upon.
Note, this option will only take effect if the preferences are then saved
and the application re-loaded.
----------------------------
:Immediate Open Main Window:
----------------------------
This icon, which is an option icon allows to user to define whether the
'Main Inlay' window will be opened as soon as the application is loaded,
obviously, if the option icon is selected (coloured red) then when the
application is loaded, the 'Main Inlay' window will open immediately.
Clicking on the 'Yes / No' icon will toggle the button state.
Note, this option will only take effect if the preferences are then saved
and the application re-loaded.
----------------
:Directory Path:
----------------
The directory path is a the directory where all the sub-directories (A-Z)
are stored, this pathname must be written out fully, due to the clumsy
'Filer_Opendir' command, so to make it easier for the user, if you drag
the directory, usually called 'Inlays' to the 'Directory Path' icon then
the full pathname will be placed into the icon for you.
-----------------
:Load Scratchpad:
-----------------
This icon, like the directory path above is looking for a full pathname
and filename of a scratch pad file which will immediately be loaded when
the application is loaded. If you do not wish to load a scratch pad
immediately after loading the application, then simply leave this icon
completely blank. Again, as above, a scratch pad file can be dragged to
this icon and the full pathname and filename will be insert for you.
------------------
:Save Preferences:
------------------
This option simply saves the entire preferences file over the existing one,
so always be sure you really wish to save them before clicking this
option.
-----------------
:Printer Options:
-----------------
Clicking on this option is another way to bring up the 'Printer Options
Configuration Section' window. This window is described in detail later.
==============================
: The Printer Options Window :
==============================
Bringing up this window will display several options, which can be altered
to either suit your printer, or your desired inlay output format. One you
have set up your required printer options, then use the 'Save Preferences'
option from the preferences window to save them.
Each item from the Printer Options Window is described in detail below :
-------------------
:Double Strike All:
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If this option is selected, then the whole inlay will be printed where the
printer double-strikes (goes over twice) each line of the inlay.
--------------------
:Double Strike Index
--------------------
If this option is selected, then the index lines of the inlay will be
printed using double-strike. See figure I.
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:Italic Print All:
------------------
If this option is selected, then the whole inlay will be printed where the
printer uses an italic font for the whole of the inlay.
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:Italic Print Index:
--------------------
If this option is selected, then the index lines of the inlay will be
printed using italic. See figure I.
----------------
:Line Character:
----------------
Changing this character allows the user to define which text character will
be used for the horizontal lines of the inlay, the default is the equals (=)
sign. When exporting inlays, it is safer to stick to using the default
value for this option, otherwise exported inlays cannot be re-loaded.
--------------------
:Vertical Character:
--------------------
Changing this character allows the user to define which text character will
be used for the vertical lines of the inlay, the default is the pipe (|)
character. When exporting inlays, it is safer to stick to using the default
value for this option, otherwise exported inlays cannot be re-loaded.
------------------------
:Line Feed Control Code:
------------------------
This code is the code which will be sent to the printer, if the 'Send Line
Feeds' option is set. Although this is set up for line feeds, any control
code can be placed in this icon, enabling other effects such as Underlining
etc. The usual default for line feeds is '6,1' which is the default value.
-----------------
:Send Line Feeds:
-----------------
If this option set set, then the 'Line Feed Control Code' value will be sent
to the printer, this option can be toggled by clicking SELECT on the
Yes / No icon.
============
: Figure I :
============
An example of a printer / exported inlay. Horizontal
/ Character (=).
/
/
=================================================================
Prisoners In Paradise. | Prisoners In Paradise.
Europe.| Europe.
=================================================================
1. All Or Nothing. | 1. Prisoners In Paradise.
2. Halfway To Heaven. | 2. Bad Blood.
3. I'll Cry For You. | 3. Homeland.
4. Little Bit Of Lovin'. | 4. Got Your Mind In The Gutter.
5. Talk To Me. | 5. 'Til My Heart Beats Down
6. Seventh Sign. | Your Door.
| 6. Girl From Lebanon.
|
|
|
|
================================================================= }
Side A : Prisoners In Paradise - Europe. } Index
Side B : Prisoners In Paradise - Europe. } Bit.
================================================================= }
|
|
|
\
\
\
Vertical Character (|).
===============
: Extra Notes :
===============
If you wish to reset all the preferences options to their default values,
then simply delete the file 'Prefs' from inside the !Inlay 3 directory, and
the next time the application is loaded, a new 'Prefs' file will be created
with all the default values in.
If you wish to store your inlays in Exported file format (&FFF) then it is
best to also keep a copy of each inlay in the standard inlay file format,
because exported inlays are less flexible than standard ones.
Inside the !Inlay 3 directory there is a small application called
!CreateDir. This application will simply create all the relevant directories
inside itself if you run it, where all the inlays can be stored, basically
it just saves you time by creating all the directories (A-Z), which can be
very tedious to create manually. Once these directories are created, you
can either define the path to match the directories inside !CreateDir or
otherwise move the directories to the relevant directory, ie. hold the
shift key down and drag.
Please remember that the copying of most CDs,Records and Cassettes is
illegal, the 'Default Inlays' included within this program are for
reference purposes only.
Using the option to number your cassettes is only an option, inlays do not
have to be given a number, and will be printed without if no number is
typed.
===================
: Important Notes :
===================
This application has been written over a period of nearly five months.
During this time, the application has been continuously improved and a lot
of time and effort has gone into this application.
This program has been placed into the public domain, as I think others will
find it useful as I have.
If you find this program useful then I would like you to register this fact.
To register, simply send a blank disk to the address below enclosing £2
and you will receive the latest version of this application along with
other programs I have written. Enclosing £5 will ensure you receive the
latest version of this application every time any major features are added,
or bugs fixed etc.
If you wish to register, please send £2 or £5 to the following address :
Stuart Marshall,
Spidersoft-Public-Domain,
218 Savile Park Road,
Halifax,
West Yorkshire.
HX1 2XS.
You will also be sent the latest Spidersoft Public Domain catalogue which
has over 500 disks of cram packed public domain software.
Any suggestions for improvements, bugs fixes, etc. are greatly welcome by
any *REGISTERED* user.
Stuart Marshall, 2nd July 1992.